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plus size

Whether you self-identify as a plus size bride, fat bride, curvy bride, or bootylicious bride, this archive is full of inspiration, fashion tips, and body-positive wedding and fashion advice, plus real pictures from real wedding from really gorgeous brides of all sizes and shapes.

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Alison & Daniel’s low-key literature-themed wedding

Book page runners, vintage book centerpieces, a LEGO-inspired cake, and loads of DIY and cost-saving details — have we piqued your book-loving interest yet? Don’t miss the sweet paper flower bouquet, Alice in Wonderland details, and the bride’s awesome advice about keeping your cool.

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Music and retro fashion abounds at Eris & Terrance’s church wedding

This bride never thought she’d get married, so when she found the love of her life, they both knew it was going to be anything but traditional. Queue an amazing music theme with cassette tapes, vinyl, Air Jordans (including an Air Jordan cake!), and lots of retro details. Don’t miss the paper flowers, boombox-carrying ring bearers, and mid-ceremony dance from the bride’s sister.

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Rainbow meets steampunk at Jen & Clynton’s South Africa wedding

A steampunk cake with a rainbow middle totally encapsulates this wedding. Think rainbows everywhere with old clocks, feathers, copper and silverware, telephones, inkwells, and anything their imagination could invent. Borrowing from friends helped keep the budget down as did some creative thinking. Add in a few sword photos, awesomely mismatched centerpieces, and an amazing rainbow dress, and we’re all in.

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Octopodes and whales abound at Catie & Mikhail’s vegan aquarium wedding

This wedding was allergy-friendly, non-alcoholic, wheelchair-accessible, vegan, and fragrance-free, so everyone was able to feel comfortable. And who wouldn’t want to when you’re surrounded by ocean details, giant whales, octopodes, and a super adorable wedding party. Don’t miss how the bride’s father honored her at the reception!